Welcome to the Vascular Surgery and Vein Center

Welcome to the Vascular Surgery and Vein Center, a comprehensive vascular practice providing state-of-the-art care to patients throughout the tri-state area. Under the direction of board-certified surgeon Dr. Norman Chideckel, we utilize our advanced skills and many years of experience to help patients achieve clear, beautiful and healthy legs.

With our convenient Manhattan location, Dr. Chideckel offers patients a wide range of services to treat varicose and spider veins, deep vein thrombosis, and other vascular conditions, including:

Dedicated to helping patients achieve their desired results through the most effective and minimally invasive treatments available, Dr. Chideckel and his staff take the time to talk with each individual patient and address any concerns or questions they may have before undergoing treatment. Your comfort and satisfaction are among our top priorities.

To learn more about the services provided by Dr. Chideckel, please contact us to schedule an appointment. We always welcome new patients and look forward to meeting you.

Vascular Surgery & Vein Center
108 East 96th Street
Front 1
New York, NY 10128

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Category Archives: Treatment of Spider Veins NYC

Varicose Veins of the Face

Telangiectasia

Varicose veins of the face, most commonly spider veins, also known as telangiectasia, are small dilated blood vessels, 0.5-1 mm in diameter. These will occur near the surface of the skin, and are often seen on the face, around the nose, cheek, and chin. They will most often be red or pink in color. These do not pose a health risk, but may reflect an underlying medical issue, but most of the time these are just a cosmetic nuisance.

The causes of these spider veins may be due to congenital or acquired factors. Of the congenital causes the list would include a port wine stain, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome), as well as others that are beyond the scope of this blog. Of the acquired causes, the more common reasons are acne rosacea, environmental damage caused by prolonged sun or cold exposure, pregnancy, or perhaps an underlying liver abnormality.

Treatment

Treatment of spider veins of the face, is most often accomplished with localized treatment, and can be accomplished with the use of thermocoagulation with Vein-Gogh (ohmic thermolysis), using a very fine needle to deliver radiofrequency current into the vein thus sealing the vein. Use of lasers, most commonly IPL is also a viable treatment option. Sclerotherapy, the most common treatment option for spider veins of the lower extremities, is not recommended in the area of the face.

Any of the treatment options listed above will be successful in the treatment of the spider veins; however, they will not prevent the development of new spider veins in the area. To prevent new vein development, using SPF creams prior to prolonged sun or cold exposure would be of great benefit. Perhaps, as mentioned in a previous blog, increasing flavonoid intake in the diet may be of benefit to strengthen blood vessel walls. If there is an underlying medical condition as the source of these veins, that issue should be addressed under the care of your medical doctor.

If you suffer from varicose veins of the face call the top varicose vein doctor in NYC, Dr. Chideckel today!

VeinGogh Procedure for Spider Veins

What is the VeinGogh Procedure?

The VeinGogh procedure, (AKA: Ohmic Thermolysis) is a procedure used to eliminate small size spider veins. Using an insulated probe, a fine needle is introduced into the vein to thermocoagulate (change temperature to) these blood vessels. A micro-burst of energy heats the vein, coagulating the blood and collapsing the vein wall. While not replacing sclerotherapy, which is the mainstay of treatment of lower extremity spider veins, the VeinGogh procedure is useful as a supplement to sclerotherapy. It can be used as the primary treatment of very tiny-sized spider veins of the lower extremity. It is also an excellent procedure to manage spider veins that appear on the face and around the area of the nose.

Is the VeinGogh procedure painful?

There is minimal discomfort during the veinGogh procedure, which often described by patients as a slight “pinch”. For patients with a lower pain threshold, a local anesthetic cream can be applied prior to the procedure.

Treatment time is dependent on the areas being treated and varies from just a few minutes to 15 minutes. There is no post-procedure down time, and patients immediately return to their daily activities, even aerobic activities. When treating spider veins of the lower extremities, there is no need for post procedure compression stockings to be worn.

VeinGogh Procedure Top Varicose Vein Doctor NYC p02 Patients will notice continued improvement over the weeks following the treatment. Often, red dots may appear in the area treated, and the use of Arnica gel will help in the healing process. Patients are encouraged to followup at the office in a few weeks to evaluate the outcomes.